The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is proud to announce a new chapter in its governance journey with the constitution of its new University Council, in accordance with the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997, as amended) and the VUT Institutional Statute.

This milestone follows a rigorous nomination and appointment process that culminated in the formal constitution of the Council on 27 September 2025. The newly constituted Council reflects the diversity and dynamism of the University community, comprising external members appointed by the Minister of Higher Education, Council appointees, and representatives from the Senate, Convocation and Student Representative Council (SRC). Composition of the Council: 5 x Ministerial Appointee, 6 x Council Appointtee, 2 x SRC, 2 x Senate, 1 x Academic Staff, 1 x Non Academic Staff, 1 x VC&P, 1 x DVC, 2 x Convocation